BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi, Javier Macherano and Gonzalo Higuain are among the players selected for Argentina’s roster for its Aug. 11 exhibition at Ireland, a group announced hours after coach Diego Maradona was fired.
The Argentine Football Association said the roster announced Tuesday was selected by Maradona.
Several players left off the World Cup team were picked, including midfielders Jesus Datolo and Fernando Gago, and forward Ezequiel Lavezzi.
Sergio Batista, a coach of Argentina’s youth team, will lead the squad.
